Kirkcaldie & Stains’ board has asked shareholders to rebuff 78-year-old investment veteran Sir Ron Brierley’s increased bid for the remains of the former retailer. It says Brierley’s offer is too low to recommend to shareholders and a liquidation would be more rewarding.

After 15 years in business, New Zealand-based streetwear label Federation Clothing has been put into liquidation and is up for sale. It was placed into liquidation as a result of its rising unsustainable debt, which has surpassed $1 million.

After more than six months of trouble and uncertainty, a mystery buyer has scooped up womenswear chain Shanton Fashions. Liquidator Gareth Hoole declined to reveal the identity of the buyer, but confirmed that they were based in New Zealand. He told The Register that there

After months of uncertainty, New Zealand womenswear label Shanton Fashions has finally tipped into liquidation. It is to be listed for sale as a going concern and if this is unsuccessful, its assets will go in a forced sale.

Shears & Mac is one of New Zealand’s largest commercial interior design companies. It has worked in New Zealand for a number of prominent retail clients, including Cue, Ballantynes, Coach, Quiksilver, The Coffee Club, OPSM, Federation, Lovisa, Sunglass Hut, Trenery and Reebok.

The parent company of Mad Butcher, Veritas Investment Limited, has hit back at media speculation around four of its Mad Butcher stores going into liquidation. It says it’s a coincidence in timing, not a trend.